Macworld January 30, 2026

Sorry Apple fans, Mac prices might be going up this year

Macworld These early days of AI development are filled with promises, potential, excitement, hallucinations, and abominations. These early days are also costing us a lot of money, too. Take RAM, for example. Prices have skyrocketed because demand has skyrocketed, thanks to AI infrastructure needs. S…

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Sorry Apple fans, Mac prices might be going up this year

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